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Google Mobile

Google is rolling out end-to-end encryption to Android Messages users

Provided they've switched on RCS messaging

By Cohen Coberly, June 16, 2021, 5:58 PM

Gaming Microsoft

Bethesda exec Pete Hines apologized to PS5 owners for Starfield's Xbox exclusivity

Todd Howard, on the contrary, is bending over backwards to paint it as the best deal ever for gamers

By Cal Jeffrey, June 16, 2021, 5:13 PM 13 comments

Wearable Tech Electronics

Former Apple supplier Japan Display shifts focus towards VR

The company is confident it can fill the gap left by Samsung and LG who focus on OLED

By Adrian Potoroaca, June 16, 2021, 3:01 PM

Tech Deals Hardware

Fully equipped HP Pavilion 15t is just $607

11th-gen Core i7, Xe graphics, 8 GB/128 GB RAM/SSD, B&O audio

Google's first retail store is opening tomorrow in New York City

Consumer demand prompted Google to open its store sooner than originally planned

By Shawn Knight, June 16, 2021, 2:16 PM

Gaming Microsoft

Bethesda reveals Redfall, a four-player co-op vampire shooter developed by Arkane Austin

Think Left 4 Dead with vampires and you get the idea

By Cal Jeffrey, June 16, 2021, 1:43 PM

Product Finder Tech Deals

Grab a Ryzen 7 5800X for just $399 today

The Ryzen 7 5800X is still among the best CPUs money can buy; our only criticism was the price back then and admittedly it has not been easy to get one. But today, at $399, it's a no-brainer, and $50 can get you a nice cooler.

By TechSpot Deals, June 16, 2021, 12:59 PM

Tech Culture Industry

Opinion: Videoconferencing challenge looming

Returning to the office and hybrid work environments

By Bob O’Donnell, June 16, 2021, 12:03 PM

Gaming

Rockstar will shut down GTA Online on PS3 and Xbox 360 later this year

A classic is being retired, but only on older consoles

By Shawn Knight, June 16, 2021, 11:21 AM

Car Tech Industry

GM commits $35 billion to becoming a market leader in electric and autonomous vehicles

GM aims to sell more than a million EVs annually by 2025

By Shawn Knight, June 16, 2021, 10:25 AM

Security

Almost half of all ransomware victims are hit again by the same attacker

Another reason not to pay

By Rob Thubron, June 16, 2021, 9:51 AM

TechSpot Video Top 10 Best MMOs: Part 1

When we look at the video games that have truly stood the test of time, MMORPGs are always near the top of that list. But which titles are worth playing today?

Microsoft Tech Culture

Microsoft will fix the blurry text on its recently added News and interests button

The personalized feed on the taskbar arrived as part of a Windows 10 update

By Humza Aamir, June 16, 2021, 9:20 AM

The Web Tech Culture

Hate fake reviews? Amazon says blame social media

Something else to blame on social networks

By Rob Thubron, June 16, 2021, 8:41 AM 14 comments

Mobile Hardware

OnePlus Nord N200 brings 5G and a 90Hz display for just $239

Goes on sale in the US starting 25th June

By Humza Aamir, June 16, 2021, 8:16 AM 7 comments

Science

NASA wants you to help name its Artemis I dummy

Moony McMoonface isn't an option, sadly

By Rob Thubron, June 16, 2021, 7:43 AM

Gaming

Cyberpunk 2077 returns to the PlayStation store next week with "performance issues" on PS4

Sony recommends playing it on a PS4 Pro or PS5

By Rob Thubron, June 16, 2021, 6:55 AM 16 comments

The Best Intel B560 Motherboards: VRM Tested

FEATURE By Steven Walton, June 16, 2021, 6:02 AM TechSpot Hardware

After a long testing process, we're ready to show our Intel B560 motherboard VRM thermal data. We’ve tested a dozen B560 motherboards priced between $80 and $150 with four different 11th-gen Intel CPUs. Here are the results.